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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in electronic education technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these intriguing new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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